Foreign minsiter: Hungary contributes to NATO’s success beyond its means

Hungary has contributed to the achievements of NATO beyond its powers and is determined to remain a dedicated ally, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Thursday, the closing day of a ministerial meeting in Washington, DC, marking NATO’s 70th anniversary.

At the meeting, Szijjártó and Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan are scheduled to sign a new Hungary-US defence agreement.

Szijjártó said Hungary has every right to be proud of its contributions to NATO’s operations over the past two decades.

Mass illegal migration and the increased threat of terrorism are significant global security risks and Hungary, as a dedicated NATO ally, has been increasing its efforts to protect the country and contribute to Europe’s security, he said. Several measures have been introduced for the modernisation of the Hungarian army and the country currently spends more than 20 percent of its defence budget on developments, he added.